Pickup Shinny
Fall drop-in skating is here! Check out our drop-in Recreational and Figure Skating schedules and see below for our drop-in Shinny, Stick & Puck and Ringette schedules.
Do you love to play hockey and want some extra ice time? Come out to shinny for an opportunity to improve your hockey skills and play some great games.
- Pick-up games are planned by those in attendance.
- Tickets must be purchased in person at the arena customer service desk.
- Goalies play for free.
- Ticket sales start 30 minutes before the scheduled start time on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Maximum of 24 players.
- Shinny is open to participants 16 years of age and older.
- Full CSA approved hockey equipment is mandatory for all players. Neck guards are strongly recommended.
| Drop-In Shinny Rules |
Participants must follow our Shinny Rules to make sure that everyone enjoys their time on the ice. Richmond Hill reserves the right to deny access to individuals deemed to be in violation of these rules. |
| Drop-In Shinny Fees |
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The cost for all participants is $8.50 per person per single visit and $76.50 for a 10-visit punch card. Please note:
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Drop-In Shinny, Stick & Puck, Ringette Schedule - September 29, 2025 - March 30, 2026
| Location | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Bond Lake Arena | Co-ed Shinny 8 - 9:30 p.m. |
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| Ed Sackfield Arena | Co-ed Shinny 12:15 - 1:45 p.m. |
Children’s/Family Stick and Puck 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. |
Co-ed 40+ Shinny 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Co-ed Shinny 12:15 - 1:45 p.m. |
Children’s/Family Stick and Puck 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. |
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| Elgin Barrow Arena | Co-ed Shinny 8:45 - 10:15 p.m. |
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| Tom Graham Arena | Ringette 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. Women's Shinny 9:30 - 10:30 p.m. |
Exclusion Dates: December 25 - 26, January 1, January 2 (40+ Shinny only), January 29 - 31, February 1, March 20 (40+ Shinny only)
All programs are subject to a 10-minute ice resurfacing.
Visit our arena page for arena locations.
Children/Family Stick and Puck
Stick and Puck is a drop-in hockey/ringette program where children can practice shooting, passing, skating and stick-handling skills. Shinny games are not allowed during this time.
- Stick and Puck is open to skaters 15 years of age and younger. Parents/Guardians are welcome to accompany children on the ice. No adults ages 16 years and older are permitted without a child.
- Full CSA approved hockey equipment is mandatory for all skaters 15 years and younger.
- All skaters 16 years of age and older are required to wear a CSA-approved ice hockey helmet and gloves.
- Maximum of 24 skaters.
- Regular admission fees apply for accompanying adults or goalies.
- Pucks/rings must be provided by the skater.
- Tickets must be purchased in person at the customer service desk.
- Ticket sales start 30 minutes before the scheduled start time on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Children 9 years of age and younger must be accompanied in the facility by a parent/guardian (at least 14 years old).
- All programs are subject to a 10-minute ice resurfacing.
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Stick and Puck Rules |
Skaters must follow Stick and Puck Rules to make sure that everyone enjoys their time on the ice. Richmond Hill reserves the right to deny access to individuals deemed to be in violation of these rules. |
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Stick and Puck Fees |
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The cost for all skaters is $8.50 per person per single visit and $76.50 for a 10-visit punch card. Please note:
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Ice rentals
You can rent Richmond Hill arenas for hockey games, shinny, or skating and birthday parties.
Find out more about ice rentals.